Venezuela is devastated by a pair of earthquakes. At least 32 people have died in this terrible natural disaster. The number of injured is about 700. A state of emergency has been declared across Venezuela. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already expressed grief over this tragic incident.
Several areas of Venezuela, including Caracas, were shaken by two consecutive devastating earthquakes early Thursday morning Indian time. According to the US Geological Survey, the pair’s epicenter was west of the city of Moron on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast. Only 13 km deep from the surface. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.2. About 40 seconds later, another powerful earthquake hit Venezuela. It originates from the same place. Only 10 km deep from the surface. The second strongest earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5. So far 32 people have lost their lives in this terrible incident. However, the number of dead is expected to increase.
Expressing grief over the incident, Modi wrote on his X handle, ‘Many people have died as a result of the terrible earthquake in Venezuela. Many houses have been destroyed. I am deeply saddened by this incident. On behalf of the people of India, I offer my condolences to the government and people of Venezuela, and especially to the families who have lost their loved ones.’ He also wrote, ‘India stands by the country in this difficult time. May the injured recover quickly.’
Several videos of the moment and the aftermath of the earthquake have been circulated on social media (although they have not been verified by Sangg Pradik Digital). They show many buildings in the capital Caracas swinging like a pendulum. People are coming out of the house in fear. Somewhere the houses have become dusty. Electricity poles are broken. Several roads are blocked due to debris. After the twin earthquakes, power was cut in many areas of Caracas. Many mobile phone towers have also collapsed. As a result, the communication system was disrupted. Rescue work is going on in wartime operations. Venezuela’s Acting President Delsey Rodríguez called on the people to maintain calm and unity in this dire situation.
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